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Charles W. Stenholm: “I do believe that American agriculture and producers have done a pretty good job of feeding America and a good part of…”

On the recordMay 14, 2002
I do believe that American agriculture and producers have done a pretty good job of feeding America and a good part of the rest of the world and do believe as we argued strenuously for the amount of money that was passed. So I guess, yes, I do, I do believe that. But I also believe very strongly that anyone else that has an opinion should have the opportunity to stand and make the same arguments. If I can get 217 of my colleagues to agree with me, it passes, and that is our system. I think the gentleman and I will find, maybe not an agreement on the amount, but at least that we would find an agreement on the policy and procedure that we should follow to have a little bit of restraint.
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Discussing support for American agriculture and the budget process.

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